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GreatScott · 12 April 2019, 11:04 AM

Tonight I was watching Expedition Unknown and Josh was crawling around in the sand uncovering Egyptian tombs. Josh usually wears a Breitling Emergency but recently I swear he is sporting an IWC pilot. Anyway, back to the story. So, I have always known the steel bezel was great because it won’t crack like ceramic when hit, and it could certainly be hit at anytime doing what he does. Then, the epiphany came - the dirt and sand. The would entirely lock up a GMT or sub, etc. The old aluminum bezels could be popped punt and cleaned easily but the new ceramic cannot, which makes the explorer even more valuable in these situations.

Yes, I know, it is meant for exploring, hence the name. Actually seeing someone use it as intended is a real eye opener.

Now, maybe Rolex can send him one so he gets that other brand off his wrist. Millions of people will finally get it, like I do now.

SubMarine · 12 April 2019, 11:17 AM

Right, but the fixed bezels ding and scratch easily, and are nowhere near as replaceable as the aluminum inserts.

adawil2002 · 12 April 2019, 11:23 AM

Explorer II pound for pound, to me, it's the best value Rolex one can buy. That's why I bought mine 33 years ago.

Bigbuckeye · 12 April 2019, 11:26 AM

I never wear my sub anymore...the Explorer 2 is my favorite Rolex.

superdog · 12 April 2019, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by adawil2002

Explorer II pound for pound, to me, it's the best value Rolex one can buy. That's why I bought mine 33 years ago.

Whoah. Super sexy watch.

Respect.

adawil2002 · 12 April 2019, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

Whoah. Super sexy watch.

Respect.

Thank you!

mray6375 · 12 April 2019, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by adawil2002

Explorer II pound for pound, to me, it's the best value Rolex one can buy. That's why I bought mine 33 years ago.

That is a beauty!

JePro · 12 April 2019, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by adawil2002

Explorer II pound for pound, to me, it's the best value Rolex one can buy. That's why I bought mine 33 years ago.

Classic, robust watch! Agree with you on it's value.

adawil2002 · 12 April 2019, 10:06 PM

Thank you for the kind words on my beloved 16550.

landroverking · 13 April 2019, 12:00 AM

I had three subs and two gmts.
Now days my ExpII is my go to watch.

~JJ · 13 April 2019, 12:08 AM

Wearing and enjoying my explorer II as I read your post. I never really understand the concerns around the bezel scratching... ok, it gets scratches and dings just like the rest of the watch and will get corrected during the next service interval, no sweat. I really hope they never change the bezel to ceramic.

12 April 2019, 11:04 AM	#1
GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 838	I finally realized the full power of the Explorer 2 Tonight I was watching Expedition Unknown and Josh was crawling around in the sand uncovering Egyptian tombs. Josh usually wears a Breitling Emergency but recently I swear he is sporting an IWC pilot. Anyway, back to the story. So, I have always known the steel bezel was great because it won’t crack like ceramic when hit, and it could certainly be hit at anytime doing what he does. Then, the epiphany came - the dirt and sand. The would entirely lock up a GMT or sub, etc. The old aluminum bezels could be popped punt and cleaned easily but the new ceramic cannot, which makes the explorer even more valuable in these situations. Yes, I know, it is meant for exploring, hence the name. Actually seeing someone use it as intended is a real eye opener. Now, maybe Rolex can send him one so he gets that other brand off his wrist. Millions of people will finally get it, like I do now.

12 April 2019, 10:06 PM	#9
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,763	Thank you for the kind words on my beloved 16550. __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

12 April 2019, 11:17 AM	#2
SubMarine Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Douglas Location: London, UK & USA Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 723	Right, but the fixed bezels ding and scratch easily, and are nowhere near as replaceable as the aluminum inserts.

12 April 2019, 11:26 AM	#4
Bigbuckeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 56	I never wear my sub anymore...the Explorer 2 is my favorite Rolex.

13 April 2019, 12:00 AM	#10
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I had three subs and two gmts. Now days my ExpII is my go to watch.

13 April 2019, 12:08 AM	#11
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,147	Wearing and enjoying my explorer II as I read your post. I never really understand the concerns around the bezel scratching... ok, it gets scratches and dings just like the rest of the watch and will get corrected during the next service interval, no sweat. I really hope they never change the bezel to ceramic.

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